First cewas Forum:
Business Development for Sustainable Sanitation and Water Management
8th of February 2012
At cewas, Ettiswilerstrasse 24, Willisau (LU)
Forum Objectives
Despite an increasing demand for sustainable water management and sanitation, there is a striking market gap of businesses that offer products and services in this field. The first cewas Forum aims to discuss effective ways to strengthen business development for sustainable sanitation and water management. An international panel of experts such as Dr. Helge Daebel (Emerald Technology Ventures), Ms. Aleid Diepeveen (Netherlands Water Partnership, NWP) and Dr. Manfred Kaufman (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, SDC) will highlight the role of the private sector from different angles: What are the most promising business entry points? And what are the opportunities and risks of developing businesses in the field of sanitation and water services?
Please download the flyer below for detailed information about the programme.
Registration deadline: 31st January 2012. Number of participants is limited.
Registration Fee: Normal admission: 190 CHF / Students: 90 CHF
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